SF Judge Pauses Much of Trump Administration's Massive Downsizing of Federal Agencies | KQED
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The Trump administration has initiated sweeping changes to the federal workforce, including laying off tens of thousands of employees, particularly within agencies where reorganization is occurring. Judge Illston emphasized the need for the president to respect legal frameworks and congressional cooperation when pursuing such alterations. Examples include substantial job losses at federal agencies, with serious implications for public services like health inspections and social security wait times. Legal representatives for the government defend these actions as consistent with broader executive principles, though concerns about the impact and legality persist.
Tens of thousands of federal workers have been fired, left their jobs via deferred resignation programs or have been placed on leave as a result of Trump's government-shrinking efforts.
Illston emphasized that while the president has authority for changes in the executive branch, he must do so lawfully and in cooperation with Congress.
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